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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 375.88 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 375.88 and 155.92 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 375.88 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/375.88 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 375.88 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 58,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,607.21/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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